Has Gavin Newsom ‘Flip-Flopped’ On California’s High-Speed Rail?September 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently claimed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom — the frontrunner in the California governor's race — has essentially flip-flopped in his support for the state’s controversial and costly rail project.
State GovernmentBrown Brings Housing Bills HomeSeptember 29, 2017 | Ben AdlerNobody at Friday’s signing ceremony said Gov. Jerry Brown has solved California’s housing affordability crisis by signing a package of 15 bills intended to drive costs down. The theme instead was: It’s a start. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Strengthen "Anti-NIMBY Act" As Part Of Housing PackageSeptember 28, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown will sign a package of bills Friday that seek to address California’s exorbitant housing costs. One piece that’s flown below the radar would make it harder for cities and counties to evade state housing mandates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Governor Brown Ready To Sign Hundreds Of BillsSeptember 28, 2017 | Chris RemingtonBen Adler discusses where Governor Brown stands on the major legislation yet to be signed before the Oct. 15th deadline. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPoll: Californians Back Obamacare And Dreamers, But Not Single-PayerSeptember 27, 2017 | Ben AdlerMajorities of Californians want to protect immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children and improve the Affordable Care Act – but oppose the creation of a national single-payer health care system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGOP Tax Proposal Could Put High-Tax California At A DisadvantageSeptember 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordWithout the federal state and local income tax deduction, wealthy Californians—who already pay some of the nation’s highest state income taxes—will pay even more.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Now Hold Presidential Primaries In MarchSeptember 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordUnder a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Wednesday, primary elections will take place in March beginning in 2020. Backers hope the move will give the state influence it has lacked in deciding presidential nominees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Emergency Chief: Despite Rhetoric, No Direct Threat Of N. Korean Missile StrikeSeptember 27, 2017 | Julia MitricBrewing tensions between North Korea and the U.S. are raising questions over California's readiness to respond in case of a nuclear attack. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: LGBT Senior Bill of RightsSeptember 27, 2017 | Chris RemingtonPolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols returns to fact check misleading statements on the LGBT Senior Bill of Rights and recent controversies around NFL players protesting the national anthem. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Claims Mislead About California Forcing Jail Time For Using Wrong Transgender PronounSeptember 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsA bill to prevent discrimination of LGBT seniors in California’s long-term care homes is one step from becoming law. Its path through the Legislature, however, was marked by an onslaught of often misleading critiques from conservative groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
